📘 1. Introduction
In Maharashtra, if you wish to store and wholesale country liquor to licensed retail vendors, you must obtain a Form C.L. II licence. This government-issued licence authorises the storage and wholesale sale of duty-paid country liquor, and is regulated under the Maharashtra Excise Act.
🗂️ 2. Types of Licenses Offered
The Excise Department of Maharashtra offers various licences, including:
- 🛢️ Form C.L. II: Wholesale storage and sale of country liquor to retail shops
- 🛍️ Form C.L. I: Manufacture of country liquor
- 🛒 Form C.L. III: Retail sale to end customers
- 🚚 Transport Permit: For movement between warehouses and shops
In this article, we focus specifically on Form C.L. II for wholesale operations.
🧑💼 3. Who Needs These Services?
This licence is mandatory for:
- Liquor distribution companies operating in rural or semi-urban Maharashtra
- Entities planning to supply duty-paid country liquor to licensed retail shops
- Businesses looking to legally store and move country liquor in bulk quantities
Without this, wholesale activity is prohibited under excise law.
🤝 4. Why Choose a License Registration Service Provider?
Navigating Maharashtra’s Excise licensing can be confusing and time-consuming. A professional service provider helps you:
✅ Avoid costly errors
✅ Compile the right documents
✅ Speed up application and inspection process
✅ Stay updated with recent rule changes
✅ Handle renewals and modifications
💼 Expert guidance increases approval success rate and minimizes delays.
📝 5. Registration Process
Here is a simplified breakdown of the step-by-step registration process for Form C.L. II:
- Register
- Select “Form C.L. II Licence” application
- Fill details: applicant info, warehouse address, and storage capacity
- Upload documents like ownership proof, layout plan, NOC from Fire & Police
- Pay application and scrutiny fees online
- Local Excise Officer inspects the premises
- Approval/Rejection issued with remarks
📌 Ensure all documents are scanned and submitted in prescribed format.
📄 6. Required Documents
To apply for the licence, prepare:
- Aadhaar & PAN of applicant
- Company registration certificate (if applicable)
- Partnership deed / MOA & AOA
- Rent/Ownership agreement of warehouse
- Warehouse layout & fire safety NOC
- Proof of duty-paid liquor source
- Financial statements
- Local police NOC
- Affidavit of compliance
📎 All documents should be clear, up-to-date, and notarised where necessary.
💰 7. Cost Involved
| Component | Approximate Fee (INR) |
| Application Fee | ₹10,000–₹25,000 |
| Security Deposit | ₹50,000–₹2,00,000 |
| Inspection Fee | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| Consultant Charges (optional) | ₹15,000–₹40,000 |
Costs vary by district and volume of liquor to be stored/distributed.
⏱️ 8. Time Taken
⏳ Typical Timeline:
- Application Drafting: 2–3 Days
- Scrutiny & Payment: 4–7 Days
- Site Inspection: 7–10 Days
- Licence Approval: 15–25 Days
📆 Total: Around 30–40 working days if all documents are in order.
⚠️ 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Submitting incomplete layout plans
🚫 Skipping local authority NOCs
🚫 Applying without verifying duty-paid source
🚫 Providing inaccurate warehouse capacity details
🚫 Ignoring state-specific import/export restrictions
✅ Always cross-check forms, get an expert opinion, and verify storage compliance.
📞 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)
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❓ 11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the validity of the C.L. II licence?
🗓️ Typically 1 year, renewable annually.
Q2. Can an individual apply for this licence?
Only if registered as a business entity with a valid warehouse and PAN/GST.
Q3. Can the same warehouse be used for IMFL and country liquor?
No. They require separate licences and premises under Excise law.
Q4. Is online tracking available for the application?
Yes.
Q5. What happens if the licence lapses?
You cannot legally store or sell liquor. Renewal is mandatory before expiry.
